For a true wine lover, the most important requirement when learning about wine is to pay attention to how the taste affects you. Is it a more subtle and earthy taste, or would you rather like a more crisp and sharp tinge that will tantalize your taste buds? Knowing your wine is important; and along with focusing on taste, the best way to learn more about it, is to have something to guide you.
Wine books can provide you with a lot of information if you’re looking to brush up on your wine studies. And from beginner’s guides to directories filled with factoids and stories, the right wine guide can give you all you need so that you can be the wine legend in your circle. However, there are still some factors that go into choosing the right wine guide which we are going to discuss here, courtesy of Montemaggio, the organic wine estate in Tuscany.
What should you choose if you’re New to the Wine Game?
Wine guides aplenty focus on the beginner’s aspect of the wine game. For example, the Famous “Wine for Dummies” might not seem like the most appealing candidate in comparison to the other aesthetically pleasing books out there. But if you’re looking for useful information, this is your best bet. Written by Ms. Ewing- Mulligan, this book can provide you with the right guidance since the author is the head of the International Wine Center. And from information about the right way to store your Italian Red wines to food pairings, the guide has it all.
When choosing your wine guide, always go for one which is not only educational, but also trustworthy. As said, Wine for Dummies might seem like your average guide; but it is a lot more than what it seems. Wine guides have to be more than just aesthetically pleasing and fact-filled, and should present the right amount of information without intimidating the reader.
What should you buy if you’re An Oenophile?
Oenophiles or connoisseurs of wines do not need a wine guide to complete their wine education. However, that doesn’t mean they do not welcome it whenever they can. Wine is an evergreen element, and with more wine makers presenting the world with different flavors of wine, seasoned wine lovers cannot say no to more knowledge about their favorite subject.
One such book on wine which is favored by many is “Secrets of the Sommeliers: How to Think and Drink like the World's Top Wine Professionals” written by Rajat Parr and Jordan Mackay. As an exquisite encounter into the lives of sommeliers, this book explains different aspects of the wine community and explains the different recommendations from those who are considerable names in the wine industry.
Another wine book that has to be a staple for all lovers of wine is that of “The Oxford Companion of Wine” written by Jancis Robinson. Although it may seem like a very formal subject; this 840-page tome is chockfull of technical data, list of varieties, maps, historical anecdotes and an A-Z format for convenience. The book has also been hailed an immensely useful source of data for all those looking for a mega wine encyclopedia for their collection.
Wine brings you one of the most intricate tastes from nature. And whether you’re a lover of simpler tastes or the best Tuscan wine you once had at the Montemaggio Vineyards, using the right guides to pinpoint your own taste can help enjoy the best wine experiences.
